Becky Ellison Endowment Scholarship

Application Deadline: May 24

The Becky Ellison Endownment Scholarship provides financial assistance to Christian Job Corps participants to further their education and provides funding for Christian Job Corps site leaders in need of continuing education courses in areas related to the mission of the organization.

  • Recipients will be selected by the WMU of Texas Board of Directors Endowments Administrative Committee in consultation with the Texas Christian Women's and Men's Job Corps (CWJC/CMJC) Advisory Council.
  • Preference will be given to first-time applicants.
  • The Texas State Advisory Council recommends that a graduate can apply up to five years after graduation.


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Participant Eligibility

The WMU of Texas Board of Directors Endowments Committee will determine amounts of assistance based on available earned income and will disburse the funds according to the following guidelines:

  • Submit the Becky Ellison Scholarship Application to WMU of Texas.
  • Be a graduate of a certified CWJC/CMJC site.
  • Be recommended by their site coordinator.
    • Site Coordinators are required to complete and send the Recommendation for Participant Scholarship form to the State of Texas CWJC/CMJC Consultant prior to the deadline for the scholarship.
  • Have an excellent attendance and participation record in the CWJC/CMJC program.
  • Show promise and evidence that further education will be pursued.
  • Demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
  • Be admitted as a student to a certificate program, trade school, college, or university.
  • Provide a summary of their experience at the end of the school year to the State Consultant for CWJC/CMJC.


Site Leader Eligibility

A recommendation form is not required for site leaders. The WMU of Texas Board of Directors Endowments Committee will determine amounts of assistance based on available earned income and will disburse the funds according to the following guidelines:

  • Submit the Becky Ellison Scholarship Application in writing stating the purpose and need of the scholarship.
  • List the continuing education focus area and the educational institution where instruction will be received.
  • Have two years of experience with CWJC/CMJC.
  • Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to serve through CWJC/CMJC.


Application Submission

Applications & recommendation forms must be postmarked and returned to WMU of Texas by May 24.

WMU of Texas
Attn: CJC State Consultant
10325 Brockwood Rd.
Dallas, Texas 75238

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